Background*

Mr. Fortunato N. Valenti, also known as Nick, serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Smith & Wollensky. Mr. Valenti serves as the Chief executive Officer of Patina Restaurant Group and has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of Restaurant Associates, Corp., since 1994. Mr. Valenti has over 35 years of experience in the restaurant and foodservice industry and serves on the Boards of several industry organizations. He serves as a Director on the Boards of ... various companies including Acapulco Acquisition Corp., Il Fornaio (America) Corporation, and Papa Gino's Inc. He was the Chairman of the Board of Real Mex Restaurants, Inc. since November 2000 and Director since October 1998. He has been a Director of Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, Inc. since October 21, 2010. He served as Director of ShiDax Corp. Mr. Valenti was a Director of McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. since June 2002. He is a Member of the Boards of Directors of various non-profit organizations including the Culinary Institute of America, NYC & Co. and City Meals on Wheels.

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